COUNTY REPORT PA

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania

9 ZIP codes · Avg score 53/100 · Grade D

ZipCheckup grade for Wyoming County: D.

Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.

Across 9 tracked ZIP codes, Wyoming County averages out to one of the two lowest grades.

How Wyoming County Compares

Wyoming County53/100
Pennsylvania avg57/100
National avg73/100

How Wyoming County Compares

D
County Grade
53/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Wyoming County scores 4 points below the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 20 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

D
County Grade
53
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 18630 (61/100)
Lowest ZIP: 18657 (49/100)
$212K
Median Home Value
$433
Avg Remediation (0.20% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Wyoming County, Pennsylvania

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,130, largest modeled factor: Flood

62% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
62%
Pre-1980 Housing
54/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,130

Flood $1,556/yr
Energy Code Gap $480/yr
Water / Lead $213/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

15,966 housing units in Wyoming County

Pre-1940 27%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 13%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Wyoming County

$212K
Median Home Value
$433
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Wyoming County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Water systems mapped to Wyoming County ZIP codes

5 community water systems mapped to Wyoming County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Wyoming County

4 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Wyoming County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Wyoming County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 18630 Meshoppen 61 C 9 (1 health) $217K
2 18414 Dalton 50 D 0 $280K
3 18657 Tunkhannock 49 D 2 $210K
4 18419 Factoryville — — 18 $214K
5 18446 Nicholson — — 18 $200K
6 18615 Falls — — $216K
7 18625 Lake Winola — — —
8 18629 Mehoopany — — $204K
9 18636 Noxen — — $176K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Wyoming County

Each guide below is listed with the reason it appears.

Overview

Wyoming County in Pennsylvania covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (53/100) across 3 scored records.

4 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

What You Can Do

Wyoming County has an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.

1

Test your tap water

Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.

2

Consider a certified water filter

NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher

3

Contact your water utility

Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.

4

Check for lead in your home

62% of homes in this county were built before 1980. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially after water sits in the pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Wyoming County?
Wyoming County receives a grade of D. 1 of 9 ZIP codes are mapped to water systems with reported health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve Wyoming County?
We map 5 public water systems to 9 ZIP codes in our data for Wyoming County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Wyoming County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Wyoming County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $2,130 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Wyoming County?
The median home build year in Wyoming County is 1976. 62% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Wyoming County compare to Pennsylvania?
Wyoming County has an average Home Safety Score of 53/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 57/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Wyoming County, PA: HSS 53/100; Lead Above EPA Action Level. https://zipcheckup.com/county/pennsylvania/wyoming/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Wyoming County, PA: HSS 53/100; Lead Above EPA Action Level}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/pennsylvania/wyoming/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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